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Holylands Incident in Belfast: No Noxious Substance Detected as Police Seize Suspected Drugs

All those taken to hospital were discharged following a multi-agency response on Damascus Street.

Overview

  • Police said an investigation detected no noxious substance at the property after specialist checks.
  • Officers removed a quantity of suspected drugs from the address as inquiries continue.
  • Four people were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, and several police officers went to hospital as a precaution, with conditions described as not life-threatening.
  • Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service deployed detection and monitoring equipment and later confirmed crews had left the scene.
  • A police cordon and street closures were put in place on Tuesday evening, and authorities said the incident was contained with no wider risk to the public.